Communications Manager - MyPath Support Services - Oconomowoc, WI

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate communications across MyPath and its Operating Companies, promoting consistency where applicable and maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Serve a strategic and tactical partner for senior company leaders, especially for nuanced communications affecting the whole company.
• Guide storytelling efforts, developing compelling campaigns and content to support company-wide initiatives.
• Create and manage content on the employee mobile app so that co-owners regularly receive useful and timely information relevant to their roles.
• Work closely with the HR Total Rewards group to prepare and deliver relevant communications, including the annual open enrollment materials.
• Together with the ESOP Communications Committee (ECC) and Human Resources, develop the content and manages the publication of the In Our Hands Newsletter.
• Support operating leaders by developing and implementing communication plans for key events, announcements, or incidents.
• Draft external communications including press releases in connection with major company milestones/initiatives/leadership changes.
• Maintain a network of outside professional vendors in areas such as graphics design, photography, and video and audio services, that can assist in communications projects as needed.
• Prepare minutes or other records of designated meetings and events, such as leadership calls and special events.
• Develop and support content and materials for special events such as the Leadership Summit and Co-Owner Retreat.
• Interview MyPath clients and/or staff to develop compelling content and arrange for photography and visual content.
• Collaborate with MyPath’s marketing partner as needed to optimize the investment in employment branding and marketing by providing timely, specific information and feedback.
• Creates brand-aligned social media plans and content to support applicant flow to MyPath companies.
• Work with MyPath’s external media/crisis communications consultant to prepare statements in the event of publicity or media inquiries related to program operations.
• Develop and deploys ways to communicate MyPath’s value proposition to external audiences.
• Partner with Operations to develop and update website content.
• Ensure message quality, format and content meet the stated objectives and are consistent with company strategy and communication guidelines for all production materials.
• Continuously evaluate the company’s communications initiatives for effectiveness and outcomes.
• Work with the CEO and Chief HR Officer to shape budgets for communications initiatives.
• Conduct self in positive, respectful and collaborative manner in accordance with the MyPath Beliefs and Behaviors.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.
• Complie with and positively reinforces with others the expectations outlined in: Company Handbook; policies and procedures including emergency/disaster procedures, fire/tornado safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Communications preferred, equivalent experience required
• 7+ years of broad-based marketing or communications experience that includes substantial work in the following areas: public relations, corporate communications writing, event planning, social media marketing, project management and graphic design.
• Creative and innovative thinker with superior writing skills who can quickly understand and communicate key themes and concepts.
• This position is a functional manager role with ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to be agile and regularly juggle competing priorities.
• Project management experience a plus.